6 Jul 2026Community grants awardedCommunity Services · cabinet executive— Cabinet approved the first round of community grants for 2026/27, awarding five projects from nine full applications after 29 expressions of interest. The total approved funding is £16,855, within an agreed indicative round allocation of up to £33,000 across three annual rounds.£17kSpending
“this report asks cabinet to consider the first round of the community grants applications for 2627. Following the introduction of the expression of interest stage, we have received 29 expressions of interest which resulted in nine full applications. The report recommends to award…”
6 Jul 2026Strong year-end outturnFinance · cabinet executive— The 2025/26 outturn was reported as near break-even with a £245,000 underspend, supported by £3.6 million additional treasury income. The capital programme delivered £7.5 million of investment, including simpler recycling, temporary accommodation and parks improvements, while reserves remained strong.£245kSpending
12 Aug 2026Premises licence variation grantedLicensing · licensing— The panel approved the application to vary the premises licence for Woodgate Cafe, allowing extended evening alcohol sales and closing hours on Fridays and Saturdays, subject to conditions. This is a policy/licensing decision rather than a procurement event, but it affects future operating parameters for the venue.Policy
28 Jul 2026EV taxi age limit raised to 15 yearsLicensing · licensing— The committee agreed to amend the taxi licensing policy so that fully electric vehicles can be licensed for up to 15 years instead of the current 10-year limit. The discussion framed this as better reflecting EV economics, supporting net zero and emissions reduction aims, and aligning Mid Sussex more closely with neighbouring authorities. The decision was not final at committee level and will proceed to public consultation and then full council.Policy
22 Jul 2026Martlet redevelopment approvedRegeneration · full council— Council approved the amended approach and recommendations needed to progress the Martlet shopping centre redevelopment in Burgess Hill, including the sequencing changes required for the joint venture to move forward. This is a major regeneration spend and delivery programme with legal, planning and pre-commencement work already completed.Spending
16 Jul 2026Affordable housing provisionHousing · planning— The scheme includes a policy-compliant 30% affordable housing element, which was cited in support of approval and forms part of the scheme's delivery obligations. This is a substantive housing spend/obligation item, though no specific monetary figure is given.Spending
Over the last 12 months, the most frequently discussed commercial topics in this council's meetings have been IT & Digital (45 mentions, easing), Professional Services (45 mentions, steady), Construction & Building Works (44 mentions, steady) and Highways & Transport (24 mentions, rising).
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